Should i install SP1 ?


  1. Posts : 32
    Win7 x64
       #1

    Should i install SP1 ?


    Hey ppl,

    I am running win7 x64bits and facing no problem.
    Now i wonder if i should install SP1... is their any benefits/Cons,

    Please share your experience.
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    In my view, you should, because it ensures your computer is updated with the latest fixes.

    In my experience, downloading SP1 as a separate update works better than getting it via Windows Updates.

    http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...s.aspx?id=5842

    For future use you can also slipstream SP1 into a Windows 7 DVD or ISO:

    Slipstream Windows 7 SP1 into a Installation DVD or ISO File
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  3. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #3

    Yes, it is a major update and should be installed.
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  4. Posts : 880
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #4

    Well usually I'd say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but at some point you're going to need/want an update, and SP1 is going to be a prerequisite for that.

    As to whether you want to wait to do it until you HAVE TO, well that's up to you. My advice might change for example if I know your PC was a "travelling business laptop" or otherwise susceptible to security issues. In general though you want your PC to be up-to-date, and SP1 has been out since Feb so it's not a risky thing to install.
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  5. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    yes, I would install it...and I did. Eventually it will be required for support.
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #6

    Yes I would and have installed SP1. Much of SP1 is security updates.
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  7. Posts : 32
    Win7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thank you all for ensuring me that it is safe to install SP1 and it has no conflcits or issues... But unfortunately i simply cant seem to install it.

    I have downloaded offline package/installer frm microsoft website. When i try to install it's telling me to install update rediness tool, hence i downloaded tht and installed it successfully. Afterwards when i try to install SP1 i am getting different different errors and simply cant seem to install. I have searched the net to troubleshoot but I guess the only proper/easy solution is to install frm SP1 interegated into the DVD by default.

    So where can i download Win7 ultimate with SP1 inbuilt - I guess if i can get MSDN downloaded .ISO than it can be safely marked as safe.

    PS: Want x64bits
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